Envelope



Aug. 10 1926.

G. F. HOGAN ENVELOPE Filed May 17, 1924 ATTORNEY Patented Aug. 10, 1926.

,1. IT D- STATES EORGE FRANCIS HOGAN; or CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. w

7 1,595,782 PATENT OFFICE.

ENVELOPE.

This invention relates to envelopes, and

more particularly to an envelope which is designed to carry mailablematter of different classes under the same wrapper as, for example,theenvelope may contain fourth class matter and also a letter or cardbearing a message requiring first class postage or an address cardbearing the name of the person towhom the mail is to be delivered.

The primary object of the invention is to provide an envelope havingseparate compartments for the different classes of mailable matter to beenclosed therein and to hold the enclosures securely in place withoutthe necessity for sealing.

Another object of the invention is to provide a wrapper or envelopecapable of use for the purpose described which is simple in constructionso that it can be manufactured inexpensively and which, in addition,provides an unobstructed surface on what is ordinarily termed the faceof the envelope to receive printed impressions of an advertising nature.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent as it isbetter understood by reference to the following specification andaccompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 is a plan view of an envelopeembodying the invention;

Fig. 2 is a plan View of the envelope blank before it is folded; and

Fig. 3 isa sectional View illustrating the disposition of the flapswhich hold the en-' closures in place.

Referring tothe drawing, 5 indicates the blank which is provided withlateral flaps 6 and 7 of about equal width, although this is notessential so long as they are of suflicient width to form the pocket foran en closure as hereinafter set forth. The fiap- 6 is provided with awindow 8 and is adapted to be folded over the flap 7 and secured theretoby a strip of adhesive adjacent its edge. The blank is also providedwith end flaps 9, 10 and 11, the flap 9 forming the bottom of theenvelope and being adapted to be secured by adhesive to the flaps 6 and7 after the latter have been folded. The flap 6 can be further securedby a strip of adhesive along its edge adjacent the flap 9.

When the flaps 6, 7 and 9 have been secured as indicated, a pocket isformed between the fiaps 6 and 7 which is adapted to receive any desiredenclosure such as a letter or an address card. The strip of adhesivewhich secures the flap 6 to the flap 7 adjacent the lower edge may bespaced from that edge if the card or letter to be enclosed is smallerthan the length of the envelope. It

should be so disposed thatthe address which.

may be typed or written thereon can be seen through the window. 8 whenthe letter or card is in place. The flap 6 is preferably notched at 10to facilitate the removal of the letter or card from the pocket.

The body of the envelope is adapted to receive mailable matter ofanother class such as a catalogue which is somewhat larger than theletter or card in the pocket. When both enclosures have been insertedthe flaps 10 and 11 are folded respectively over the enclosures so thatthe; flap 1O holds the matter in the body of the envelope while the flap11 secures the letter or card in the pocket. When the flaps are thusfolded no adhesive is required but the enclosures are held firmlynevertheless. To inspect the contents the flaps l0 and 11 are simplywithdrawn and can be replaced when the inspection is completed.

It will be noted that the entire face of the envelope is plain so thatit can be printed with any desirable advertising matter. The address ofthe person to whom the mail is to be sent is visible through the windowand the required stamps can be placed on the envelope adjacent thereto.Stamps for both first and fourth class mail are applied and the envelopecan then be forwarded as first class matter.

The invention is particularly useful in forwarding two classes ofmailable matter under a single wrapper and substantially ensures thereceipt of all matter originally enclosed in the envelope since theflaps 10 and 11 will not permit separation thereof unless these flapsare first withdrawn.

Various changes may be made in the details of the arrangements of theflaps with out departing from the invention, the primary feature ofwhich is the provision of two flaps adapted to individually securedifferent enclosures in the envelope.

I claim 1. An envelope blank comprising a body portion having lateralflaps of substantial width, a single flap at one end of the bodyportion, the lateral and, single end flaps forming when folded asupplemental pocket, and a pair of flaps at the other end of the bodyportion adapted to be folded into the body of the envelope and pocketrespectively.

2. An envelope comprising a body portion having flaps extending fromopposite edges of the body portion, these flaps being folded inoverlapping relation and forming a compartment between. the flaps andthe body portion, and a supplemental compartment between the flaps, aflap at one end of the body portion adapted to be folded to close bothcompartments at one end, and a pair of flaps on the opposite end of thebody portion one of which is adapted to be folded to close the end ofthe first mentioned compertinent and the other of which is adapted to befolded to close the supplemental compertinent.

3. An envelope comprising a body portion having flaps extending fromopposite edges of the body portion. these flaps being folded inoverlapping relation and adhered to each other to form acompartmentbetween the flaps and the body portion, and a supplemental compartmentbetween the flaps, a flap on one end of the body portion adapted to befolded to close both compartments at one end, and a pair of flaps on theopposite end of the body portion, one of which is adapted to be foldedto close the end of the first mentioned compartment and the other ofwhich is adapted to be folded to close the supplemental compartment.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

GEORGE FRANCIS HOGAN.

